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18 to 35s
Real Bolivia to Brazil
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Start
La Paz, Bolivia
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Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Trip Code
GGYRC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
4x4, Local Bus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van, Boat
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Accommodation
Dormitory (2 nights), Hotel (18 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights), Estancia (multi-share) (2 nights)
From £3,094(25 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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See the mighty Iguazu Falls, which straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and cross that border to see its incredible cascades from both sides.
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Spend two nights at a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay, where you can spend your time getting involved in farm work, learning about gauchos, riding horses or simply relaxing in the sun.
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Embark on a three-day adventure by 4WD across the rocky Atacama Desert in Salar de Uyuni and the largest salt lakes in the world. Pass cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with birdlife.
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Explore Bolivian culture in La Paz, from the city’s booming industry to the traditionally dressed residents selling ancient potions at the Witches’ Market.
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Get under the skin of Buenos Aires – with its eclectic neighbourhoods, thriving nightlife, food and wine culture and huge theatre scene, this is the perfect way to end your adventure!
Is this trip right for you?
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While in the Andean Desert, you’ll reach altitudes of up to 4900 m. La Paz, Potosi and Uyuni all have high altitudes, and the air is a lot thinner, so it can take time to adjust. It may be a good idea to arrive in La Paz early so that you have time to acclimatise. Please see the important ‘Health’ section of the Essential Trip information (ETI) for more information.
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Bolivia is the least developed and most challenging country you’ll travel around during this trip. Transportation can be slow and isn’t as easy as it might be in developed countries. Additionally, making your way across the Andean Desert involves long travel days spent in 4WDs on dusty and bumpy tracks.
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Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes. Meals are simple, toilet facilities are basic, showers can be cold, and the multi-share accommodation is dormitory style. This is all part of the adventure. Undoubtedly, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip to South America.
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This trip involves some long travel days, including overnight buses. This is a great opportunity to get to know your group and really enjoy the journey (while you wait for the stunning destinations). The buses are well equipped with comfortable reclining seats and onboard toilets. Snacks are provided but we recommend you also bring your own food in case you get hungry.
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While at the estancia in Uruguay, you can choose to participate in the day-to-day activities of the farm as much or as little as you like. If you do choose to get involved, prepare for some early morning starts and to get your hands dirty when working directly with animals. The accommodation is multi-share and meals are served family style. Please inform your booking agent if you have any dietary requirements.
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This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Epic South America.
Itinerary
From natural wonders to bustling cities, this South American adventure ticks all the right boxes
Take an adventure in diverse South America on this 25-day trip from La Paz to Rio de Janeiro. See amazing natural wonders, walk the streets of busy cities and meet the charming locals with a leader by your side who knows all the best spots. Tour the city of Colonia del Sacramento, discover why Salta is nicknamed ‘La Linda’ (‘the beautiful’) and tick immersive Buenos Aires off your bucket list with your new group of friends. Witness the magic of the Iguazu Falls, journey through the untamed desert scenery of San Pedro de Atacama and see the otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore each location, and all the logistics are taken care of for you, so you can concentrate on making new connections and discovering new places.
- DAY 1Day 1 • La Paz
- DAY 2Day 2 • La Paz
- DAY 3Day 3 • Salar de Uyuni
- DAY 4Day 4 • Bolivian Altiplano
- DAY 5Day 5 • Bolivia/Chile Border- San Pedro de Atacama
- DAY 6Day 6-7 • San Pedro de Atacama
- DAY 7Day 8 • Chile/Argentina border - Salta
- DAY 8Day 9 • Salta
- DAY 9Day 10 • Salta - Buenos Aires
- DAY 10Day 11 • Buenos Aires
- DAY 11Day 12 • Buenos Aires
- DAY 12Day 13 • Buenos Aires
- DAY 13Day 14 • Colonia / Montevideo
- DAY 14Day 15 • Montevideo
- DAY 15Day 16 • Estancia Stay
- DAY 16Day 17 • Estancia Stay
- DAY 17Day 18 • Estancia Stay / Overnight Bus
- DAY 18Day 19 • Iguazu Falls
- DAY 19Day 20 • Iguazu Falls
- DAY 20Day 21 • Paraty
- DAY 21Day 22 • Paraty / Ilha Grande
- DAY 22Day 23 • Ilha Grande
- DAY 23Day 24 • Rio de Janeiro
- DAY 24Day 25 • Rio de Janeiro
Inclusions
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20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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4x4, Local Bus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van, Boat
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Dormitory (2 nights), Hotel (18 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights), Estancia (multi-share) (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleLa Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market'
circleLa Paz - Orientation Walk
circleUyuni - Salt flats tour
circleSalt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
circleUyuni - Orientation Walk
circleUyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
circleEduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
circleSalta - Orientation walk
circleBuenos Aires - San Telmo Market Visit with Snacks
circleBuenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
circleEstancia Stay - 2-Nights on a Working Estancia
circleIguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
circleIguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
circleRio de Janeiro - Cinelandia
circleRio de Janeiro - Selaron Stairs
circleRio de Janeiro - Ruins Park
circleRio de Janeiro - Orientation Walk of Santa Teresa via the Lapa Aqueduct
museum Optional activities
circleLa Paz - Tiawanaku tour (min. 2 participants) - USD50
circleLa Paz - City Tour & Moon Valley (min. 2 participants) - USD40
circleLa Paz - Coca Museum - USD3
circleBolivian Altiplano – Polques Thermal Baths - USD1
circleSan Pedro de Atacama - Astronomic Tour - USD35
circleSan Pedro de Atacama - Meteorito Museum - CLP5000
circleSalta - Archaeological Museum - USD2
circleSalta - Cerro San Bernardo Chairlift - USD3
circleBuenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
circleBuenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
circleBuenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
circleBuenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetery - USD7
circleBuenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
circleBuenos Aires - Caminito Street - Free
circleBuenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD5
circleColonia - Lighthouse visit - UYU35
circleIguazu Falls - Helicopter ride - BRL610
circleIguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance - BRL80
circleIguazu Falls - Guarani community visit - USD15
circleIguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
circleParaty – Bike Hire (3 hours) - BRL85
circleParaty - Camino del Oro Trek (min. 4 participants) - BRL290
circleIlha Grande - Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
circleRio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
circleRio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL160
circleRio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
circleRio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
circleRio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
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£3,828£3,445
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£3,619£3,257
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£3,680£3,312
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£3,575£3,218
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£3,575
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£3,718£3,346
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Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£3,438£3,094
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£3,713£3,341
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£3,713£3,341
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£3,713£3,341
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£3,713£3,527
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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£3,911£3,715
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 & 18 (Overnight bus), Days 3 & 4 (Dormitory) and Days 16 & 17 (Estancia Stay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or Embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border.
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3. Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
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4. We highly recommend you take US Dollars with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.
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5.This trip includes a domestic flight within Argentina. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage. Should you wish to bring heavier luggage it is possible to increase your allowance by paying a fee at check in.
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